Two Cute ~

One of the most delightful parts of our vacation was seeing our wee Connor. Born in May, he is adorable.

My sweetie, born in July (15 years before Connor) is also adorable - major adorable. Together they are a bundle of cuteness, sweetness and joy!

Vacation Series ~

While I was knitting socks, my sweetie daughter was reading through a three book series. We thought she would read one of these big books on the plane trip home, but she just kept speed reading them!

Great that Mom lives close to a bookstore so we could buy #2 and #3 while we were there! Now I have to read them so I can try to keep up with the conversations!!!!

Vacation Heels ~

Very excited to get to the heel turns for these socks!  These are destined for a Christmas gift, so I feel like I am getting ahead of the holiday list, even if just a little bit!

Loving the Jitterbug yarn and the wild colors and tight twist, such happy yarn and happy knitting for vacation!

Eighty Degrees and knitting ~

Yes, this is what we do during Michigan vacations in June. We knit wool socks while the temperature and humidity climb to unbelievable heights.

This picture was taken well before noon, so not the hottest part of the day yet - not even 80 degrees yet! Most of my knitting was done indoors where it was a bit cooler.  Still, vacation knitting is getting done, no matter what!

First Vacation Stop ~

Dairy Deluxe on Woodward Avenue. No other place on earth like Dairy Deluxe.

One of a kind, forever and ever.... Love that sign!  Love that ice cream!

Socks on the Plane ~

Off on a trip to Michigan to visit family. A quick week, yet good to be getting home to see Mom and our newest addition to the family, our wee Connor.

Also good to be getting some plane knitting (not plain knitting) of socks while we are airborne. Vacation knitting starts now!

Back to Corriedale Spinning ~

I set aside this lovely corriedale mixed fiber while having my adventures with Finnish wool, Chevoit wool and my Cinnamon fiber. Although not as soft as those, I love the color mix in the corriedale as the mohair pieces are bright pops of color that are an unexpected bonus while spinning. Purple, green, orange and yellow, all dipped in this lovely chocolate brown.

Curious how this will ply, and also wondering how rustic it still might be after soaking. I am hoping for less rustic and more softness... stay tuned!